ASSOCIATION UARTERLY MAGAZINE Make Room on Your Calendar for the ABTA Conference in Bridge Helps Bring Community Together 2013 ABTA/MPP Teacher of the Y B ility Requirements and EntryNEW FROM BETTER BRIDGE udrey’s latest book looks at defending against notrump, contracts with a focus on the opening lead and how it impacts subsequent defense. Sixteen practice deals are useful for teaching defense to your advancing players. Ad- ditional deals illustrate the various points. Handy fold-out flaps summarize the oldest maxim and five exceptions, standard signals and tips on defense. The Impact of OPENING LEA Against NOTRUMP CONTRACTS How to take More Tricks on Defense » y AUDREY GRANT To order books contact Baron Barclay 1-800-274-2221 BiESN, woww.baronbarclay.com BRIDGE SUPPLY‘A MAGAZINE OF VALUE TO BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS Bippinc: Dealer: West Pass Re jaa vir bon (=D BETTER Pass |w" | Pass 4. What's your call? 2. What would your students call? 3. What would Andrew Robson do with this hand? Every issue of AUOREY GRANT'S BETTER BRIDGE MAGAZINE brings the opinions of the experts for teachers to share with their students, Pav: As South, you're the declarer after this auction: West Nonrt East ‘Sour ANT Pass ae Pass 28 Pass 4a All Pass, 4k 1097 vK43 473 *KQU7 Lead: ¥2. aAs86 vQ65 +Ad8 aAg4 West leads the ¥2, you play low from dummy, and East plays the wJ. 41. Which player holds the A? 2. How do you plan to avoid losing two hear tricks? 3. Which defender is dangerous? 4, How do you plan to handle the trump suit? AUDREY GRANT#S BETTER BRIDGE MAGAZINE Quides you through the play in deals like this in the regular Playing Detective feature. DEFENSE: Is it better to lead away from a king, a queen, or a jack? Jerry Helms discusses the advantages and disadvantages of leading away from various honors in his regular article in the BETTER BRIDGE MAGAZINE. 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B3M 21 kmacnab@eastlink.ea‘ABLE OF CONTENTS President's Message Simpson 6 Call for Applebasket Entries Montague 7 New Members Rolfe 8 ABTA Online Activities Sparrow 9 Bridge & ABTA Teachers Help Bring Community Together Shafer 12 2013 Book and Software Awards Sparrow I5| Frozen Suits Kantar 16 2013 ABTA/Master Point Press Teacher of the Year Award Penn 18 | | 2013 Teacher of the Year Eligibility Requirements & Teacher's Form Penn 19 Book Reviews Berry 4 | | Annual Membership Meeting Minutes. Sentman 26 Statement of Ownership Rolfe 30} TISERS EDITOR & PUBLISHER ADVE! Baron Barclay 2&3 CHARLIE WILLIAMS Great Game Products 108 11 331 Market Street East #154 Jannersten Forlag 4 Gaithersburg, MD_ 20878-6410 Master Point Press 31&32 iams@ verizon.net Note to advertisers, columnists and regular contributors: Please send your submissions to Charlie Williams or Leslie Shafer. Their email is charlie.williams@verizon-net or they can be reached by telephone at 301-977-0314. The mailing address is 331 Market Street East #154, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-6410. FUTURE ABTA QUARTERLY PU ICATION DEADLINES Winter: January 16, 2013 Spring: April 17, 2013 Summer: August 7, 2013 Fall: October 3, 2013, PAY Pit esiccash= ny A President’s Message Brenda Simpson By now, I'm sure you all are back to teaching bridge for the Fall sea- son. This is the busiest teaching sea- son for most of us, Be sure to take advantage of the teaching tips and bridge hands that can be obtained on the ABTA website and on the internet. ABTAdiscuss is always a place to g0 ‘when you need help. ‘The end of our fiscal year was October 1. Your dues became due then, Remember to take advantage of paying for three years at a time. You can check on the address label of your Quarterly to see if Yyou need to send Kathy Rolfe a check. She'll e appreciate not having to SS take you off our mei bership list in January. That’s when ‘you would stop receiving your Quar~ ierly. The board decided to enforce this timeline beginning this year Patty Tucker and Kathy Rolfe are checking out places to reserve for our entertainment in Atlanta when we go there in July for our ABTA Con- ference. If you have any suggestions, please let us know as we are starting the planning of the oo Conference. Linda Cg) Green will soon be contacting speakers for Atlanta. If you are in- terested in being a speaker or have someone you'd like to hear, now is the time to be heard, Pat Harrington has agreed to return to her position as Historian, She has been missed during her hiatus from ABTA to write bridge articles and publish bridge software. T'Il be asking the Regional Dire tors to introduce speakers each day at @ _ the Conference. So let me know if you are coming or not. Chuck Hodel will be getting a site for our Newcomer Luncheon on the first day of the Conference. Board members are also invited to attend, Any members who would like to donate goodies for welcoming packets in Atlanta or know who would be willing to donate items, please let me know. In the next issue of the Quarterly, you will be able to find ‘out the latest update for the Conference. Be sure to set aside July 30- August 2, 2013 for more outstanding speakers and entertain- ment,Can You Add to the Discussion? One of the best reasons to be a member of the ABTA is the op- portunity to network with other bridge teachers. Do you take advantage of our ABTAdiscuss or join us for the ABTAchat? Maggie Sparrow does a wonderful job making sure these resources are readily available. (See page 9.) Our Applebasket contest is al- ‘ways looking for entries. Do you have something to share with the rest of us? We think you might. Rieti tis Dae oo If you would like to submit an article to the Quarterly or send a letter to the Editor, we have some suggestions for you: © Please include your name and telephone number, email and snail mail address (we solicit from ABTA members only); * Electronic submissions are ‘greatly encouraged (either as files attached 10 an email or in the body of the email © We are especially looking for articles about iow to teach bridge (methodology, market- ing, advertising, humor, ete See page 5 of this magazine for where to send your sub- missions. Thank you, Charfie Williams Attention All Teachers! Our popular Applebasket con- test will take place again at our Conference in Atlanta in July. Please submit the method you use to interest your students in a’ par- ticular concept, hand or a dilemma“ that they frequently encounter. An entry may be a way that you pre- sent a concept, things you do in class to hold their interest, o any other way that you make their learning experience memorable. Remember that your successful techniques may be of great use to other teachers, so please send in you best teaching tip, We request your discretion in not speaking about your submission until the voting process is finished, ‘The final day of the convention, we would ask the winner and top place finishers to showcase their entries. Bring your own props, if needed, to our annual meeting in Atlanta! Submissions may be made by regular mail to: Brenda Montague 14 Capstan Way Swampscott MA 01907 or you can email your suby to Brenda at: besthridgeteacher@ yahoo.com Deadline for submissions is July 6, 2013.-ABTA QUARTERLY __PAGE 8 Fall 2012 New Members Karen Copeland Gilliam Wirt 7600 Kelmscot Way P.O, Box 601283 Raleigh, NC 27615 San Diego, CA 92160-1283 playbridge@ne.n wirt@adventuresinbridge. Susan Duke Email Changes 180-1 Creatwood Trail Gloria Halstead Vilas, NC 28692 ghalstead@triad.rr.com seduke@skybest.com Janey Musgrove Jerome T. Nolte j.q-musgrove@ gmail 2043 F. Lee Street Oak Hill, VA 20171-1813 Linda Petty jtnolte@ aol.com 245 Silver Valley Boulevard Munroe Falls, OH 44262-1031 Marvin D. Raines linda0828@att.net 11800 Maher Drive Ft. Washington, MD 20744-5935 Ally Whiteneck a) 0) ; on.net ally @ebridgewarkshops.com Q —= ° raines_m@y: Donald Rogers Address Changes 66 Cleary Court, Apt. 1504 Alex Brough San Francisco, CA 94109 ‘St. Marys, GA 31558-4101 dontigre@sbeglobal.net aaa eae Roy Green Reinstated 6415 Rancho Park Drive Mimi David San Diego, CA 92120 78270 Willowrich Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211 Huds Gi Rasa mimisbridgeclub@msn.com FO: Bos 1635 Buena Vista, CO. 81211-1635 Address & Email Changes Hugh Bartlett Upcoming ABTA 1547 Sheridan Road Conferences Glendale, CA'51206 Atlanta GA; July 30-Aug. 2, 2013 redoubler@ aol.com Las Vegas NV; July 16-19, 2014 Howarth Chicago IL; August 5-8, 2015 Hugh & M: 1010 American Eagle Blvd, #605 Sun City Center, FL. 33573-5278 hhowarth@tampabay.rr.com Washington DC; July 20-23, 2016 ‘Toronto ON; July 19-22, 2017Be sure to stay connected with other feachers through ABTAhome. Cheek our website regu- larly at www.abtahome.com Are you listed on the teacher page, So that pro- spective new students may find you? ABTAdiseuss. Join our emnil dis sion list and send in questions and comments by email. This is a great way to diseuss bridge teaching with others. Sometimes the list is very quiet, other times there isa flury of activity, Once you have joined the group you can read all the past messages, and we've had some interesting discus- sions. There are also some very useful things for you to find in the file, http//games.zroups.yahoo.con/ group/ABTAdiscuss ABTAchat. Come to our once-a- month chat (usually the fourth Sunday evening) at Bridge Base Online Download the windows-based BBO program ahead of time from Igebase.com Topics are pre-set and you will receive an email reminder a few days in ad- vance. But don’t be fooled, we get through a surprising amount in just one hour, so feel free to jump in if you have a pressing question. Here's a list fof the next few months’ Chat dates and topics ‘No Chat in December. Happy holidays everyone! Sunday, January 27, 2013. Fifty years ago bridge teachers probably had Playing cards, a blackboard and bridge ABTA Online Activities eS a eke! tables. Today we have bid boxes, “Dealmaster Pro, and electronic data bases. What new technologies do ‘email for newsletters, you embrace in your teaching and how useful do you find them? Sunday, February 24, 2013. Thinking back to when you first started teac! ‘what do you wish you had known then? Can you share this knowledge with new teachers to help them along the way? Come and discuss with others the most important things you have learned. Sunday, March 24, 2013, How are your beginners surviving? Do you keep the majority of them each year, or de some fall by the wayside” What techniques do you use to help and encourage them on their journey to being bridge players? If you are NOT receiving regular monthly reminders by email about the Chats it's probably because Maggie Sparrow doesn’t have your correct email address. Send it to her if you would like to receive reminders. Many of the reminders are bounced back because Maggie's email is not ai- lowed by the recipients (mostly AOL. Users). If you believe this applies to you, putting Maggie's email in your address book will often solve the problem. If you miss a Chat you are particu- larly interested in, you can email Maggie for the transcript at msparrow@csolveHAVE YOUR LESSONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS. Visit www.GreatGameProducts.com or www.GGP.co Call 800-426-3748 for ordering information. Introduction to Bridge - Play & Learn with Pat Harrington (Lessons 1-6) & (Lessons 7-13) ‘on separate discs Windows 2000 / XP / Vista /7/8 Special Mae OS X 10.5 or later Introductory 4 software of the Year: 2009-Lessons 1-6; Price: 2010-Lessons 7-13. 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The material is presented in a clear, well-organized format, moving smoothly from ‘one topic to the next. I's based on the most up-to-da the game has to offer. ‘© A sound track accompanies the lesson material, allowing you to focus ‘on the hands and the graphics. information Bridge Baron 23 Available in English (Windowd/Mac), Frangois (Windows/Mac), and Deutsch (Windows/Mac). Windows Vista / XP /2000/7/8 ‘Mac OS X 10.5 o later Retail: $64.95, ‘ABTA pHES: A few Bridge Baron 22’s are $32.45 available for $20.00 each.Paar In August of 2011, I heard tl local bridge players were go host a bridge luncheon at nearby country club, with all the proceeds going to a national char- ity, CAUSE (Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services). I agreed to post a note of their efforts in my monthly emailed bridge newslet- ter. Most of the committee members running the event were past or pre- sent students of mine. We were very proud that our passion for bridge was bearing fruit for our community CAUSE is a non-profit organiza~ tion that provides non-medical sup- port for wounded veterans recuperat- ing at military hospitals ‘There are II offices in the United States, all Tocated near military @ hospitals. Most of these wounded warriors have extended hospital stays and are often far from hhome and family. The CAUSE web- site www.cause-usa.org In July 2012, this group decided to repeat their efforts and asked me if iy husband, Charlie Williams, and 1 would consider directing their game and what our fee would be. [ imme- diately accepted and offered to do- nate our services, T contacted fellow ABTA teacher and director of our local Unit game, Hank Meyer, and he eee eres ng Community Together! MEd readily volunteered his u services. Mr. Meyer, ironically, wa my own mentor over 20 years ago when I was a frustrated beginner! We discussed how we could get more involved in this opportunity to bring a > our community together to support this event. In all of our classes, we urged our students to attend. I also marketed the event in my emails and on our web- site, The price was $50 per person to attend the CAUSE game, Many of our students made generous donations even though they couldn’t attend the ume! The event was scheduled for mber 11, 2012, We wer cheering wildly when news came from the country club that they would need more card tables and would have to move us to a much larger room. We were happy to oblige! We ran three sections with over 100 players attending: two sections were a duplicate sanctioned upgraded club championship game and one sec~ tion was for soc players. As students arrived they were escorted to their assigned section by one of the dozen volunteers who or- ganized the event. The volunteers also prepared the gift bags, coordinatedwith the country club staff, and made all the non-bridge arrangements. Three sets of duplicate boards were prepared in advance and hand records were provided. Hank took charge of the computer; Charlie was the Director-In-Charge; and 1 was in charge of everything else (greeting, as- signing tasks, put- ting out small fires, making announce: ments, ete.) We had filled three suit- es with table mats, pick up slips, bidding boxes, pencils, and so much more. After all, we needed the sup- plies for over 27 tables of players! This event also turned out to be a great way for many of our students to form new friendships (and part- nerships). The sense of community and camaraderie é An unintended side is effect was a number of inquiries about our future lesson schedule. In the opening ceremony, a vet- eran of the war in Afghanista companied by his service dog, spoke to us of his head injury from an IED explosion and his recuperation at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. His service dog alerts him in advance if an epileptic seizure is about to occur. He explained how CAUSE helped him during his re- covery. There was not a dry eye in the room when he finished his inspir- ing and heartfelt speech My brother, Brian Shafer, who ‘works pert time as a professional auc~ tioneer, was brought on board as well. He had procured (at no cost to the event) 12 restaurant gift cards for section top ~~ ‘winners. He auctioned off my services for a private & class (te be held at some one’s home) for up to 12 students Brian was adroit in his dramatic fla and his comedie skills came shining through Eventually, just two groups were left in this bidding war, and the aue~ tion finally ended with a bid of $1,000. Brian then asked me if 1 ‘would donate a second private lesson if the ron-winning group of bidders would match the winning bid. I felt 1 on a_ televised game show with the crowd shouting “Do it! Do it!” We did indeed get a matching bid for an additional $1,000. Brien also helped me design and produce a 2 x 3° 2013 calendar for additional fundraising. The picture at the top was of two soldiers carrying a wounded comrade back to base. Our caption read: “They carried him for three long miles ... Can you carry him for one day?” For $25, a student would “buy” one day and put their name in that box, or dedicate it to someone they loved Great Game Products (GGP, the manufacturer of Bridge Baron) gener- ously agreed to be a sponsor and do- ‘Continued on page 14)with the country club staff, and made all the non-bridge arrangements ‘Three sets of duplicate boards were prepared in advance and hand records were provided. Hank took charge of the computer; Charlie was the Director-In-Charge; and [ was in charge of everything SHAR cise (greeting, a 3 sant ke -_ ting out small fires, making _announe ments, etc.) We had filled three suit- cases with table mats, pick up slips, bidding boxes, pencils, and so much more. After all, we needed the sup- plies for over 27 tables of players! This event also turned out to be a great way for many of our students to form new friendships (and part- nerships). The sense of community and camaraderie . An unintended side iS effect was a number of inquiries about our future lesson schedule. In the opening ceremony, a vet- eran of the war in Afghanistan, ac~ ‘companied by his service dog, spoke to.us of his head injury from an IED explosion and his recuperation at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. His service dog alerts him in advance if an epileptic seizure is about to occur. He explained how CAUSE helped him during his re- covery. There was not a dry eye in the room when he finished his inspir- ing and heartfelt speech, My brother, Brian Shafer, whe ‘works part time as a professional auc tioneer, was brought on board a well. He had procured (at no cost the event) 12 restaurant gilt cards for section top ~~ winners. He auctioned off my services for a private less (to be held at some one’s home) for up to 12 students Brian was adroit in his dramatic Mai comedic skills came shinin. Eventually, just two groups wer left in this bidding war, and the auc ticn finally ended with a bid c $1,000. Brian then asked me if ‘would donate a second private lesso- if the non-winning group of bidder ‘would match the winning bid. I felt fay.) WAS on a televise game show with th crowd shouting “Do it Do it!” We did indee atching bid fe get a aan additional $1,000. Brian also helped me design an produce a 2 x 3° 2013 calendar fc additional fundraising. The picture « the top was of two soldiers ‘wounded comrade bacl caption read: “They carried him fe three long miles ... Can you cart hhim for one day?” For $25, a studer would “buy” one day and put the name in that box, or dedicate it 1 semeone they loved, Great Game Products (G manufacturer of Bridge Baron) ously agreed to be a sponsor and de (Continued on page 1(Continwed from page 13 20 nated 30 copies of the | They carried him } new Audrey Grant for three long miles Bridge Basics 1 CD | Can you earry him and 60 copies of the t - Bridge Baron CD. We for one day? were able 10 reward a a whale Se day” donation of TERY ay eae S75 with a Bri Baron, and a “I Pier | ks donation of $25 with : Se the Audrey Grant CD. 4 me Selling | “ai E ie) one of the toughest as- peets of defense because leading the suit is a losing play as the eards lie, but it could be equally disa trous not to lead the suit with a slightly different lie of the cards, In any case the idea, whether de- clarer or defender, is to force the op- position to break a frozen suit fi Keep in mind that on some hands the bidding may tip off the honor location in the oppo- nents’ hands, but not so the eights and nines! (Each example has a 10.) A. The Ace in the Dummy The “xs” in the East-West hands are the highest spot cards missing. In each of the following seven dia- grams, whoever leads the suit first loses a trick. It is as- sumed that if declarer ‘or dummy leads the suit first, the de- fenders will play correctly. Ax Krux dow ao Alox | Al Kex dua] [Qxx Ku Ox tox | AQ A Jax Kxax) [Kx Qua) tox | | S| | Aix ALON Worx Quay, ax Sax 105) [Okan * If South leads an honor, West must play low. ** South assumes split honors if ei- ther opponent attacks the suit B. The King is in the Dummy *K10x an Asal ox Adnx| 1x QBe * If West leads low and declarer plays low from the dummy, declarer has one loser. If declarer plays the 10 from dummy and captures Es Jack, the suit remains frozen.-ABTA QUARTERLY __PAGE17__ Fall 2013 C. The Queen is in the Dummy This is similar to the previous ex ample. gio | Ix Kew [cemascradtel West leads low in partner's suit and East correctly allows the 9 10 hold, freezing the suit Qu Worx Kxx Axx } West leads low, dummy plays the Wy the queen and East cor- rectly plays low, the svit is tr wx Jxx Kxx A108 As it stands, the suit is froz either East or West attacks the suit. If South attacks the suit, Wy the best play for two i tricks is low to the queen and, if it loses, low to the 10. D. The Jack is in the Dummy “ox | ox AQ Ke If West leads low and dummy plays the 10, East must win the ace and switeh suits as the suit i frozen. If dummy starts with the jack, East must win the ace and switch suits as the suit is frozen, However, if West has the king, don’t ask. GBID =. LESLIE SHAFER ABTA members can order a magnetic name badge with the ABTA logo in black and red on a white background by contac Marsden’s Trophies 4 Alliance Blvd, Unit 6 Barrie, ON LAM 551 Canada Phone: 705-726-1101 Fax: 705-726-1103 Price is approximately $15 US, in- cluding shipping. Pay by credit card to avoid currency problems, either bby phone or fax. Fax is preferred to. ensure_your_name i ‘cor rectly, Allow at least 7 days for processing and 10 days for shipping.The 2013 ABTA/Mast Teacher of the Ye: Perec) ‘er Point Press TWEET uC | ny The dedicated bridge teachers who pire their students to play, compete and enjoy the greatest card game in the world are valued by their stu- dents. If your thoughtful encourage- ment, willingness to give something “extra” in the classroom and enthusi- asm and passion for bridge shines, pethaps your students would like to nominate you to be considered for the 2013 American Bridge Teachers’ Association (ABTA) Master Point Press (MPP) Bridge TEACHER OF ‘THE YEAR Award ‘We are looking for those individu- als who present. student-appropriate materials in a lively, unique style; who contribute to the growth of ige in their local community and }ools and who really care for their students’ successes, concerns and progress at the bridge table. This is the teacher who is always “on top” of the material and is regularly bringing new ideas and theories into the class- room for the students” consideration. In 2012 more than 1800 students nominated 500 teachers for the Teacher of the Year (TOY) Award, This says a lot about the high regard in which today’s students hold their teachers and the three previous winners are truly outstanding. ‘The winner receives a cash award and a beautifully engraved plague which are presented during the ABTA’s an- nual Conference. This coming year, the ABTA Confer- cence will be held in Atlanta, GA from July 30 to August 2, 2013 prior to the ACBL Sum- ‘The teacher and nomina- tion forms follow this article. Or you can view them or complete the form on wwwaabtahome.com or www.teachbridge.com ‘The 2012-2013 Committee mem- bers are: Larry Cohen (Boca Raton, FL); Nancy About (Middleburg, VA): Sandy Stevens (Katy, TX): Tina Rad- ding (Charleston, SC); and Joyce Penn (Columbus, OH) Chairman, Questions may be directed, by email, to Joyce at Jpenn TOY @columbus.rr.com ‘The deadline for nomination and sub- missions is February 28, 2013. No submissions will be considered for 2013 if received after the deadline ABTA website: www.abtahome.com Stay updated by checking our site regularly. If you would like your name to be linked to email on the members page, please send your permission to our web master, Lt Lee, at: webmaster@ abtahome.comPAG the 2013 ABTA/MPP Eligibility: + Bridge teacher for at least 5 years; + Amember of the ACBL OR ABA; + Amember of ABTA or pre- pared to join the ABTA if nominated; and + Must teach at least 75 hours a year (e.g., 2 hours a week for 38 weeks or 3 hours a week for 25, weeks, etc.) Criteria for Nomination Teachers will be considered with a focus on the following: + Teaching excellence; + Innovation + Service to bridge; and + Service to the community. A. Teaching excellence (50%) + Student response or rec- ommendations; + Percentage of students who join organized bridge games; + Quality of material used in courses, especially per- sonally developed mate- rial; + Recommendation of othe: teachers or bridge profes sionals; + Rationale provided by nominator(s); and + Original written material used in teaching students B. Innovation (25%) Demonstration of innovation associated with bridge teaching or bridge promotiot including, but not limited to: + Bridge teaching methods + Reaching out to youth; + Teaching seniors; + Teaching material; + Course content and ap- proach; + Promotion of bridge; + Promotion of teacher; anc + Use of the Internet. C. Service to bridge (20%) This will be based on evi- dence such as: + Promotion of bridge and their own services through newsletters, web sites, columns in print me dia, TV or internet;ABTA QUARTERLY AGE Fall 2012 meu the Y Eligibility: + Bridge teacher for atleast 5 years; + Amember of the ACBL OR ABA; + Amember of ABTA or pre- pared to join the ABTA if nominated; and + Must teach at least 75 hours a year (e.g., 2 hours a week for 38 weeks or 3 hours a week for 25 weeks, etc.) Criteria for Nomination Teachers will be considered with a focus on the following: + Teaching excellence; + Innovation + Service to bridge; and + Service to the community. A. Teaching excellence (50%) + Student response or rec- ommendations; + Percentage of students who join organized bridge games; + Quality of material used in courses, especially per- sonally developed mate- rial; + Recommendation of other teachers or bridge profes- sionals; Rationale provided by nominator(s); and + Original written material used in teaching students. B. Innovation (25%) Demonstration of innovation associated with bridge teaching or bridge promotion including, but not limited to: + Bridge teaching methods; + Reaching out to youth; + Teaching seniors; + Teaching material; + Course content and ap- proach; + Promotion of bridge; + Promotion of teacher; and + Use of the Internet. C. Service to bridge (20%) This will be based on evi- dence such as: + Promotion of bridge and their own services through newsletters, web- sites, columns in print me- dia, TV or internet;ABTA QUARTERLY PAGE 20 2012 (Continued rom poe 199 + Role in organizing events for students—but also for all players, such as tour- naments; Establishing or participat- ing in programs to teach bridge to young people; All attempts to build the bridge community, en- courage participation in bridge games, tourna- ments, online and in per- son, membership in the ACBL or ABA; Mentoring, including mentoring students or other teachers or direc- tors; Building local bridge clubs and bridge games; Encouraging students to participate in tourna- ments and to travel to. them if possible; and Any and all efforts which will help to promote the game of bridge and/or the services of the teacher. D. Service to the community (5%) + Allvolunteer activities but especially those re- lated to bridge. This could include donating services in teaching or running games; + Organizing and partici- pating in charitable events with a focus on those associated with bridge, but other charity activities will be consid- ered; + Allefforts associated with raising money for bridge (e.g. money for youth, international teams, promotion of bridge etc.); and + Any other demonstrable activities which help the community in which that person resides whether bridge related or not and whether paid or not. Teacher of the Year 2012-2013 Committee: Larry Cohen, Tina Radding, Nancy Abbott, Sandy Stevens, Linda Lee, and Joyce Penn, Chairman. [The 3-page 2013 ABTA/MPP Teacher of the Year Teacher's Formfollows. — Editor] —> Come Join the Fun! Meet Us in Atlanta! ABTA Conference July 30 - August 2, 2013ABTA QUARTERLY PA Fall 2012 2013 ABTA Master Point Press Teacher of The Year Teacher's Form This form should be completed by each teacher, following nomination. Instructions: Please review the 2013 Teacher ofthe Year Award Criteria available at wew.2btahome.com before completing this form. Please submit: ‘This form, completed carefully ‘A description of your bridge teaching methods, course content and approach ‘Atleast two lessons of orginal student notes or handouts. ‘Optional: photos or DVD demonstrations of yaur teaching may be sent, but are not requires een ‘All documents and files should be sent by email or mail, with your neme and contact, information on each document, to: | Joyce Penn, Chairman, 2013 Teacher of the Year Email: jpennTOY@columbus.rr.com Mailing address: 2800 Squires Ridge Columbus, Ohio 43220-6201 Deadline for submissions: February 28, 2013 Personal information/Contact Details Your Name: Your Ema ‘Your Telephone: bess: Page 1 of 3ABTA PAC 2013 ABTA Master Point Press T. ‘Teacher's Form Teacher of the Vear Questions 1 Have you tuple bridge forat test S years? 2. Do you aurrenty teach atleast 75 hours pr year? 3 Are you mambor of the ACBL and/or the American Sidge Teachers Assocation? 4. What percentage of our students lays “nthe home?” 5. What percentage of our students plays n asanctioned duplicate bdge game? 6 Do you promot brig through arnewsletter, website, or column? Please expe, 7. Do you participate n orgaiaeg student events? Encourage your students to playin tournaments? Please expla, & Are youpart of amemtoring program? Rease explain. Page 2 of 3BTA QUA! PAGE 23 Fall 2012 2013 ABTA Master Point Press Teacher of The Year Teacher's Form 9. 00 you teachon the internet? Please explain, 10, What course material do you use and/or brkge authr(s) do you reference? 1 00 you paripate nary voluntary actives in your community? Any fund ras for bridge? Please fel fre to reference any number above and use additonal paper ifthe space provided above rot suficent Page 3 of 3Tia dC Xp ee ern rr) [in our last issue, Dee reviewed Eddie Kamar's Bridge for Dummies Grd Edition), dn the pricing and avat- ability paragraph, we failed to make clear that Eddie, in addition 10 auto- ‘graphing and/or inscribing any book purchased directly from him, will also include at no extra charge a pamphlet of 60 bridge tips you should not leave hhome without. We apologize for the omission. —Eeitor) The Complete Book on BALANCING in Contract Bridge (Revised Edition) By Mike Lawrence, © 2012 ae is (gy a io AQ U WOW! Every Bridge teacher (as well as their students) should want to own this 450-page softcover mas- terpiece. ‘Thoughts on balancing definitely have evolved since Lawrence's first ‘book on the subject was published in 1983. Today he firmly recommends | — ¥ balancing when the opponent's open- ing INT (15-17) is followed by two passes to you, holding: #KQIS64 / 53 / #43 / 41064 or even: 43 / #KIO842 / # 10654 / 432. Ws partner, Lawrence cautions, who ‘must remember not to get excited since balancer was bidding on points. their partner is known to hold. Lawrence doesn't delve into systems; just empha sizes that getting into the auction with ong decent suits is imperative. ‘The meaning of a balancing INT bid after one of a suit fol- lowed by two passes occurs has “new” point count ranges, especially afier a one of ‘major suit opening bid. Lawrence sug- gests that in the auction: 14, Pass, Pass, INT the INT bid should show points; with a hand such as this: #KQ9/ #765 / #AK86/ #A42, Notice that 12 points is now considered minimum for the balancing INT “showing hands that have a_ future. Jumping to 2NT in the passout seat 1s not for the minors, it shows 19-20 points with a balanced or semi balanced hand. 12-16% Lawrence discusses the dangers of balancing and tells of balancing with 3¢ (intermediate) alter a 14 openingbid on his left was passed to him. Lawrence held: 4K87/ ¥Q/ #AKI976 / @KI2. Opener reopened with a double and the opponents reached a heart small slam. The opener later lamented that they hadn’t found the grand stam There are 10 information-packed 1, chapters. I especially en- joyed his discussions of when bidding an opponent's suit is natural, For example: an excellent five-card or longer suit with a decent hand, such as AAK / ¥QU10875 / #K63 / 442; or 43/ VAQU93 / #AILO4 / 4953, Balancing after a weak two bid is followed by two passes rates a sepa- rate chapter and has definitely made my balancing strategy more ageres- sive, He suggests that after a 2¥ opening bid is followed by two passes, 24 should be bid holding: (418765 / ¥A7/ #95 / #4. Lawrence says, “While this could be terribly wrong, you will lose a large number of partscore swings by pass- ing. Note there is nothing safe about this bid ... this, is strictly a percentage action, ‘The book retails for $11.95 US and is available through Baron Bar- clay Bridge Supply, www.baronbarelay.com or by calling 1-800-274-2221 Shades of Grey (A Pemberton Bridge Club Mystery) By Ken Allen, © 2012 SHADES OF GREY, This sequel to Deadly Endplay focuses on the growing. suspicion that someone at the Pemberton Bridge Club is involved in cheati ot, at best, “dubious ethics.” Each chapter begins and ends with @ quote about cheating from such famous personages as: S.f Simon; P. Hal Sims; Oscar Wild Victor Mollo; and Charles Goren, The final “guest comment on chea ing” is by Louise Lee of Master Point Press. The subject is an intrigu- ing one for players at all levels, Interwoven throughout the book is an assortment of interesting bridge hands, adding to the reader's enjoy- ment. The 200-page book is a paper- back. The author, from Kingston Ontario, is an expert bridge player with many Regional wins Shades of Grey is published by Master Point Press. It retails for $19.95 US or CDN. Email info@ masterpointpress.com or call 1-416-781-0351.bid on his left was passed to him, Lawrence held: #K87/¥Q/ #AKI976 / 4KI2. Opener reopened with a double and the opponents reached a heart small slam. The opener later lamented that they hadn’t found the grand slam, There are 10 information-packed chapters. I especially en- < joyed his discussions of ‘when bidding an opponent's suit is natural. For example: La, Pass, Iv, 20 in this auction the 2v bid would show an excellent five-card or longer suit with a decent hand, such as: AK / ¥QUI0875 / #K63 / 442; oF 43 / ¥AQUOS / @AIIO4 / 495: Balancing after a weak two bid 1s followed by two passes rates a sepa- rate chapter and has definitely made my balancing strategy more aggres- sive. He suggests that after a 2 opening bid is followed by two passes, 24 should be bid holding: 1418765 / ¥AT/ #A95 / aK84. Lawrence says, “While this could be terribly wrong, you will lose a large number of partscore swings by pass- ing. Note there is nothing safe about this bid ... this is strictly a percentage action, The book retails for $11.95 US and is available through Baron Bar- clay Bridge Supply, ‘www.baronbarelay.com or by calling 1-800-274-2221. Shades of Gre, (A Pemberton Bridge Club Mystery) By Ken Allen, © 2012 This sequel to Deadly Endplay focuses on the growing suspicion that someone at the Pemberton Bridge Club is involved in cheating fr, at best, “dubious ethics.” Each chapter begins and ends with a quote about cheating from such famous personages as: S. Simon; P. Hal Sims; Oscar Wilde; Victor Mollo; and Charles Goren, ‘The final “guest comment on cheat- ing” is by Louise Lee of Master Point Press. The subject is an intrigu- ing one for players at all levels. Interwoven throughout the book is an assortment of interesting bridge hhands, adding to the reader's enjoy iment, The 200-page book is a paper- back. The author, from Kingston, Ontario, is an expert bridge player with many Regional wins Shales of Grey is published by Master Point Press. It retails for $19.95 US or CDN. Email info@ masterpointpress.com all 1-416-781-0351ABTA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Heritage Room, Marriott Hotel Memphis, Tennessee Meeting called to order by President, Brenda Simpson, at $:30 am. Quo- tum established with 47 people in attendance, Moment of silence for deceased members: Judy Binder and Margaret Gaus. Members were asked to bring copies of reports to the meeting. Naney Ab- bott moved to approve 2011 minutes Motion carried Officers’ Reports President: Brenda Simpson asked all Regional Directors in attendance to stand and introduce themselves. She also reminded the membership to make sure that their dues are paid Chuck Hodel asked that anyone who plans to make a motion stand, state names, state motion clearly and pro- duce a written copy for the secretary. Business Secretary: Kathy Rolfe presented the financial report. Net worth as of September 30, 2010 was $43,844, of that $22,593 was in non- reserve funds which are the funds that can actually be spent. She de- seribed the various reserve funds. As ‘of September 30, 2011 net_worth was $43,461 of which $21,087 is in the non-reserve fund, This includ paying the Board Liability Insurance premium of $1,106.00. The conven- tion in Toronto was profitable, making about three thousand dollars primarily due to the hard work of Barbara Sea- gram raising money from sponsors. Nancy Abbot moved to accept the treasurer's report. The motion was seconded and carried, Nominating Committee: Joyce Penn, 2012 chair, presented the committee of Linda Green, Joan Anderson, Kathy Rolfe, Richard Braunstein, and Chuck Hodel (ex-officio member). Nominated slate of officers: Re~ cording Secretary Sarah Sentman; Regional Directors: Dee Berry, North Pacific region; Rosalind Hack, North Central region; and Reba Jernigan, South Central region. Motion carried to accept Slate of Officers as pre~ sented. The Nominations and Elections Com- mittee shall consist of five (5) mem- bers, appointed from among the ABTA membership. No candidate for elec- tion shall be a member of the Com- mittee; however, members of the Committee are not barred from be- coming nominees for office them- selves, If a member of the Committee decides to become a candidate for office, they must resign from the Committee with the Chairman ap- pointing a new member in their place. ByLaws Committee: Joyce Penn pre- sented a recommendation for three changes in the bylaws. Proposed by- Jaw amendments were concerning: 1) vice president; 2) terms of office Au- gust 1 to July 31; and 3) Nominating,Committee clarification (see report following). Amendments (o the comm tion: 1. The ABTA Vice President is nominated and elected every two years. In the recent past, all Vice Presidents are then nominated and ted President. This amendment ‘addresses changing the name of Vi President to President-Elect, with an automatic ascendaney to President. The officers of the ABTA shall be the President, President-Elect, Re- cording Secretary, Immediate Past President, and a Regional Director representing each of the geographi- cal regions as designated by the ABTA Board of Directors. The office of President-Elect shall consist of two (2) years, with an auiomatic ascendancy t0 the two (2):year Presidency, a total four (4)- year commitment. tee mo- (Change all “Vice-President” desig- nations 10 “President-Elect” throughout): 2. Terms of officers. Currently off cers begin their terms October I each year. There is a lame-duck President each year during the period follow- ing the ABTA Conference, until Oc- tober. The new President needs to complete his/her Board of Directors, make appointments and begin the work of the ensuing year. But he/she is not President until October. The amendment addresses ending the presidential term (and all officers’ PA 2 Fall 2012 terms) immediately following the An tual Conference, whether itis in July or in August. A discussion ensued re: a Conference Convention which ends after July 31 of any year. In this case, the new offi- cers assume their positions the day after the Convention ends. The old officers end their positions at the same time that the new officers assume of- fice. Next year the ABTA Meeting begins July 30 and ends August 2, 2013. Current officer positions end the following day, August 3, 2013, while new officers assume office August 3, 2013. An amendment to the motion was pro- posed by Ellie Hood, leter rescinded, without a second. Ellie suggested we adopt the amendment as proposed and ‘work on any changes pr.or to the Chi- cago NABC, which begins August 6, in 2015. Officers and Regional Directors shall assume office on October August 1, or immediately following the Annual Convention at which they are elected, if the Convention is heid during Au- gust. At this time they become mem- bers of the Board of Directors, how- ever, immediately upon election with Full voting privileges in the office to which they were elected. Therefore, the officer year shall commence Au- gust I to July 31 of the following year. In the event that the annual ‘meeting is held other than prior to the summer NABC, the officer term shall remain August 1 10 July 31 of the following year. (Continued on nave 281(Cominned from page 27) 3. Nominating Committee. Clarified that no one who sits on this Commit- tee may run for election. If a member ‘of the Committee wishes to be consid- ered for an officer position, this mem- ber must resign, After Iengthy discussion, the original three motions presented, were adopted (as printed in bold typeface). 4. Article IX, Section 3, item B. Brian Richardson moved to amend the bylaws provision concerning vacan- cies. He moved: If the President— Elect office is vacated, the President shall appoint an interim President- Elect, subject to the approval of the board of directors to serve until the next annual general meeting. Joyce explained that in our current bylaws when a vacancy exists. with the Vice-President, an interim person is appointed Vice-President, who is approved by the Board of Directors, serving until the next Annual Meet- ing. All appointments made by the President are subject to approval of the ABTA Board of Directors, an ex- isting theme throughout our bylaws. The amendment was seconded by Dave Glandorf and approved. A Special ‘Thank You to All Spon- sors and Contributor Sponsors: Great Game Products, Baron Barclay Bridge Supply, ACBL and Master Point Press, Contributors: Foundation ACBL — Educational Fall_2012 New Business, Raise in ABTA mem- bership dues. Kathy Rolfe summarized last year’s expenses. She stated that we are using reserve funds to meet expenses. Gen eral income is in the $20,000 range each year, except for this past year when $15,284 was taken in, We have problems making members pay theit dues, when due. Interest income has gone down precipitously in the past few years. Publicity expenses are up. which is needed to increase member- ship. Postage increased, the business secretary stipend, and board liability insurance are large expenses. Com- mittee expenses were $1,675 this past year, primarily because publicity costs are high. We need publicity in ‘order to increase membership and we cannot count on each Convention making a profit, as 2011 did. Conven tion reserve fund is at $7,600. As long as it stays at $7,500 and above, any Convention profits will go into the general fund. This helps meet ex- penses Our membership increased drastically because of the fact that a member may take a free TAP (Teacher Ac- creditation Program) course at thi convention and also, because of the widespread publicity and interest in Teacher of the Year. It remains to be seen if all of these new memberships will remain, after one year. We've added PayPal to our website so that members can easily renew dues. There is a small cost (on a slid- ing scale) but it will prompt people to pay dues more timely. If we increaseBA ddves across the board, it will help in- crease our revenue, The Board sug- gests raising dues from $35 per yea t0$40, Instead of $90 paid at one time for 3 years, $105 will be charged for 3 years? dues, Fall 2012 increase the family membership $10 each to go up to $70 and charge $120 for a 3-year membership. There will be a $5 surcharge for postage etc. for all Canadians, effective October 1, 2012. Motion Carried. C57:44 Hearing no objection, the meeting Ater much discussion, Carol Griffin yas adjourned. moved and Patty Tucker seconded the motion to increase our dues $10 per year per individual from $35 to $45, Respectfully Submitted, Sarah Sentman, Recording Secretary. In Memoriam Willard Salter 1925-2009 Willard Salter was very active in the ABTA in the 1990's. His obituary makes note of his many personal accomplishments, including his position on ‘he ABTA Board of Directors and his Master Teacher status. Pat Harrington sends this remembrance of Willard: Willard will always be fondly remembered by me for introaucing me to ‘he computer made facing-out hand printouts he used in his classes. Td never seen anything like them but it took me only a second to realize what a great time saver they'd be. I immediately started using the printouts and shared his idea with Ed Marzo, the creator of Dealmaster, and ABTA and TAP teachers. I and a multitude of bridge teachers ove you big ‘ime, Willard. Rest in peace. Pat was also charmed by the last line of Willard’s obituary: In liew of flowers, do something unexpected and nice for someone else this week Do you need an updated 2012 Membership Roster? Have you recently moved? Do you know if it’s time to renew your membership? 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